“I think as people walk past, a lot of them are shy because of how it is set up, a lot of them are somewhat uncertain.

“Maybe some people aren't ready for it yet.”

Mrs McLeish said her business was similar to other retail stores.

“You can buy at Target or Coles or Bras N Things what's in our main section; I said to council I have children myself, I would not display anything that I would find offensive if my children walked past and went 'Mummy, what's that?',” she said.

The owner said she started Suadela’s Boudoir to help couples.

“I think relationships struggle, given this day and age and how fast paced life is and I just believe people need to look after their relationships a little more,” Mrs McLeish said.